Wollongong City Council
Thirroul
Thirroul at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
6,348
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Thirroul.
Thirroul (2515) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Thirroul has roughly 6,348 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Thirroul scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thirroul's population at 6,348, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,348
Median age
43
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
6,348
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
405
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Thirroul.
Local schools for Thirroul
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Government School Catchment
Thirroul Public School
Bulli Public School
Austinmer Public School
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Frequently asked
About Thirroul.
- What is the Thirroul postcode?
- Thirroul is in the 2515 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Thirroul?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $540.
- What schools are in Thirroul?
- There are 20 schools serving Thirroul on this page, including Thirroul Public School, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Bulli Public School.
- How walkable is Thirroul?
- Thirroul has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Thirroul?
- Thirroul is close to Bulli Tops, Bulli, Austinmer, Woonona, Woonona East.
- What is the population of Thirroul?
- Thirroul has approximately 6,348 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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